What Retirement Looks Like
Someone asked me where I wanted to take all of this. I told him I just wanted to be retired, and watched him skip the only question that mattered. Here is the answer he never asked for.
Stories
Thoughts, reflections, and moments from my journey through life, creativity, and self-discovery.
My First Trinidad Carnival: A Photographer's Dream Come True
After years of watching from afar, I'm finally experiencing Trinidad Carnival firsthand - not just as a participant, but as the official photographer for Jamboulay Festival. Here's why I can barely contain my excitement.
I Tore It Down And Rebuilt It...AGAIN!
Remember when I rebuilt this site in 2023? Yeah, about that. Sometimes the second rebuild teaches you more than the first.
A Beacon Through the Storm
In the quiet of my room, I pen this note to you, Across the miles that divide, my thoughts incessantly fly, To where you stand, amid tempests, not of nature'...
Echoes of Solitude
In shadows deep, where silence reigns,A solitary man walks the lanes,No kin to call, no friend to claim,An observer in life’s endless game.
The Sagittarius
A fiery train of cosmic might, A Sagittarius' fearless flight, Through galaxies and storms untamed, A voyage bold, a path unnamed.
Epic Incorporated
This part of this story begins in August of 2017 when the previous total eclipse occurred. My friend Bill was beginning his annual trek out of Florida to tra...
The Wanderer's Sanctuary
A weary soul adrift on life's rough tides, He roamed the shores, no place to call his own. Until amongst the dunes and ocean's brides, A stately mango tree s...
The Path Forward is the Path Back
When I came up with this idea back in 2015, I thought I would just blog and document my journey along the way. The unfortunate reality was my career and a mo...
Day in the Lyfe of Aaron: Part 5
Ah sleep, it’s now.... Sunday afternoon? I guess I burnt the candle too much at both ends. I roll over and see I have a message on my phone, I replied back, ...
Day in the Lyfe of Aaron: Part 4
Saturday 9pm right on schedule. I jump out of the truck and begin to change. My shirt was wet from the rain and sandals were not suitable for a night at the...
Day in the Lyfe of Aaron: Part 3
Preparation for the StormNow it’s about 7pm on Saturday. Radar is lighting up and storms are heading this way. My buddy swings by and picks up the chicken, j...
Day in the Lyfe of Aaron
Thursday rolls around and, lo and behold, Robert’s camera has my new Z8 waiting for me. I've been in desperate need of this camera, and the timing is perfect...
Reciprocity & Resonance
Have you ever noticed those types of friends, the ones you only hear from when they need something? Either it be help on a task or an emotional dump, these n...
Surviving Burnout in the Tech Industry
Over the years, I've had the privilege - and the challenge - of carving out a career in the tech industry. It's a sector known for its innovation, dynamism, ...
Novel Beginnings
In recent times, I embarked on a new venture - the endeavor of writing a book. While I am no stranger to putting my thoughts on paper, having experience in g...
Striking for Charity: A Hairy Bowling Adventure
On July 15th, 2023, my beard club, The Hoosier Beard Alliance, hosted an amazing tournament at Eastown Recreation in Jasper, Indiana. This charity event was ...
The Importance of Communication
At times, it feels akin to the image of two people, standing perilously close between two speeding trains, while a violent thunderstorm rages overhead. A sce...
Witnessing a Derecho in Indiana
On June 29th, 2023, a powerful Derecho swept through Indiana with winds exceeding 70 mph. Experience this awe-inspiring weather phenomenon through video and photography.
I Tore It Down And Rebuilt It
Why did I tear my website down and rebuild it from scratch? Sometimes you need to let things burn to rise stronger.